Common Questions About Immigrant Deportation & Removal

April 19, 2019
By
Law Offices of James A. Welcome

Share

FAQ: Deportation & Removal

If you are a migrant living in the United States, it is crucial to make
sure you know about the deportation practices currently in place under
the Trump administration. Policies that were in place under President
Obama have since been replaced by Trump’s “Enforcement Priorities,”
which are contained in “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States.” Below, we answer common questions we are asked now that these
new enforcement priorities are in effect.

Who Is a Primary Target for Deportation?

According to the Interior Enforcement Memo, the following types of unlawfully
present immigrants are primarily being targeted for deportation:

Illegal immigrants with criminal convictions

Illegal immigrants charged with a criminal offense that is “not resolved”

Illegal immigrants who committed “acts” that are a “chargeable
criminal offense”

People suspected of fraud or willful misrepresentation in their immigration cases

Immigrants who “abuse” government benefit programs

The following people are most at risk for deportation:

People who have had contact with the criminal justice system

People who have received final orders of removal

People in detention or jail

How Does ICE Plan to Meet the New Deportation & Detention Goals?

In order to meet the goals of Trump’s “Enforcement Priorities,”
the following tactics will be used by the administration and ICE:

Increased collaboration between local police & immigration agents

Increasing and expanding existing immigration detention facilities

Increased workplace raids

Increased ICE presence in local criminal legal systems

Increase in ICE Fugitive Operation teams

Increased reentry prosecutions and immigration-related prosecutions

How Does the Deportation Process Start?

You will receive a formal Notice to Appear in Removal Proceedings. This
notice will have a date and time for you to appear in Immigration Court
to plead your case. If you receive one of these notices, you need to consult
with an experienced lawyer to get help building your case.
Immigration law is complex, and a skilled lawyer can ensure that your rights are fully
protected.

Call (203) 806-7922 today if you have more questions about deportation
or removal. Our team is here to assist you with all of your immigration matters. Schedule a consultationtoday.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.